DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual

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Trending: Coil, open gas tank, Power Window circuit, Turn signal, display, Engine fuse box, car seat

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (4) Remove coil mounting nut from mounting stud
(Fig. 17).
(5) Carefully pull up coil from cylinder head open-
ing with a slight twisting action.
(6) Remove coil from vehicle.
5.7L V-8
Before removing

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual Knock sensors contain a piezoelectric material
which constantly vibrates and sends an input voltage
(signal) to the PCM while the engine operates. As the
intensity of the crystals vibration increases

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (1) Thoroughly clean knock sensor mounting holes.
(2) Install sensors into cylinder block.
NOTE: Over or under tightening the sensor mount-
ing bolts will affect knock sensor performance, pos-
sibly c

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual SPARK PLUG
DESCRIPTION
Resistor type spark plugs are used on all engines.
Sixteen spark plugs (2 per cylinder) are used with
5.7L V-8 engines.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - SPARK PLUG
CONDITIONS
To prevent

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual ELECTRODE GAP BRIDGING
Electrode gap bridging may be traced to loose
deposits in the combustion chamber. These deposits
accumulate on the spark plugs during continuous
stop-and-go driving. When the en

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual SPARK PLUG OVERHEATING
Overheating is indicated by a white or gray center
electrode insulator that also appears blistered (Fig.
29). The increase in electrode gap will be consider-
ably in excess of 0

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual removed is under coil, coil must be removed to gain
access to spark plug. Refer to Ignition Coil Removal/
Installation and observe all CAUTIONS and WARN-
INGS.
Before removing or disconnecting any spa

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (4) Install ignition coil(s). Refer to Ignition Coil
Removal/Installation.
5.7L V-8
(1) Special care should be taken when installing
spark plugs into the cylinder head spark plug wells.
Be sure the pl

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual REMOVAL
5.7L V-8
Spark plug cables on the 5.7L engine are paired on
cylinders 1/6, 2/3, 4/7 and 5/8. Before removing or
disconnecting any spark plug cables, note their orig-
inal position (Fig. 32). R

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page page
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
DESCRIPTION..........................2
OPERATION............................6
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER..............
Trending: Gauge cluster, temp send, Trans temp, Signal light, Bypass, Distribution Block, instrument cluster